Exclusive: SLT and Brooklyn Bodyburn Are Merging—Here’s What It Means for Your Megaformer Workouts
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Until now, New York City’s super-trendy Megaformer workout scene has been a tale of two cities: There was the Manhattan-based SLT, while across the bridge Brooklyn Bodyburn sent muscles shaking. But SLT exclusively announced to W+G today that it’s acquired its Brooklyn counterpart, becoming the lone Big Apple provider of the fashion-favorite approach to […]
Get Ready America: Nyc’s Cult Fave Megaformer Studio Is Coming for You
SLT’s Megaformer classes have been one of the best kept secrets in New York City’s boutique fitness scene for years. But word is finally spreading outside the Big Apple: The studio (which fuses Pilates, cardio, and strength training into a single hardcore workout) just opened its first location in Philadelphia—with plans to open a spot in Boston […]
Why Lo Bosworth Stopped Doing High-Intensity Cardio
In the 10 years since The Hills debuted on MTV, Lo Bosworth’s embarked on a major wellness journey (not unlike her pals Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port): She’s opened up about her struggle with anxiety and depression, went to culinary school, and started her own line of feminine care products, for starters. And now, the ex-reality TV star is offering some real talk about […]
Would You Take a “Pilates With Puppies” Class?
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email What’s one thing that would make you stick to your fitness-related New Year’s resolutions this year? If you happened to say “adorable doggies,” you’re in luck: “Pilates with Puppies” is the latest (and potentially greatest—no offense, bunnies!) workout class option that features animals in guest-starring roles. At Cisco Pilates—a boutique fitness […]
I Work Out at a Movement Salon Where I Get My Pilates With a Side of Soup
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Around the country, but especially in New York City, there’s a never-ending supply of hip and trendy workouts and studios to sample. And that’s great…for some people. Don’t get me wrong, I like to work up a sweat, but I make it my mission to stay away from fitness that doubles […]
Right Now Is the Best Time to Sign up for Classpass If You Like Spending $0 for Pricey Workouts
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Workout classes get pricey. I mean, I love Pilates… but if you’re spending upward of $40 per class, it adds up quickly. That’s what makes ClassPass such a great option. You can attend all your favorite boutique fitness classes for a fraction of the cost, and now you […]
6 Things To Know Before Taking Your First Pvolve Fitness Class
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email I’ll admit it: Even though I’ve literally written stories about why you shouldn’t multitask while exercising, I’m often guilty of throwing a workout video up on YouTube that I’ve practically memorized and mindlessly going through the motions as I watch TV or scroll through Instagram with the […]
Is Your Hybrid Pilates Class the Most ‘Efficient’ Pilates Workout—Or a Recipe for Overtraining?
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Evolution, broadly speaking, is a natural thing. Sticking rigidly to one way of doing something stifles progress, and this is true when it comes to workouts: To consistently improve, you will need to adjust at least one element of your exercise routine. Maybe that’s swapping cycling for swimming, […]
Did That SNL Pilates Sketch Hit a Little Too Close to Home? Here’s How To Make Pilates Feel Like Less of a Horror Movie
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email If the phrase “Alright mamas, go ahead and grab those 1-pound weights” strikes fear into your heart, you might have attended a Pilates class or two. A recent Saturday Night Live sketch gives Pilates the horror-movie-trailer treatment. In the sketch, Jess (Chloe Fineman) and Meredith (Molly Kearney) take […]
6 Types of Pilates We Guarantee You Haven’t Tried Before
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Pilates is a wonderfully versatile workout that anyone can enjoy. That said, you may not know that it can extend far beyond reformer or mat Pilates. “I firmly believe Pilates can be for anyone and everyone, but it’s important to remember that each person’s body is unique, […]